Power being restored after disruption caused by Storm Chandra

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:53
Warnings for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds have been issued across Northern Ireland.

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from next week

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:38
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:38
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.

Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:35
Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court.

Catherine visits 'gold dust' community groups

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:25
The visit to three organisations in the north of England is described as "really special".

Catherine visits 'gold dust' community groups

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:25
The visit to three organisations in the north of England is described as "really special".

Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:48
Sonny Taylor was "left distressed for a significant amount of time" before his birth, a report says.

UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:44
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:44
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 17:29
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

Britain's oldest rollercoaster closed for good

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:54
The Scenic Railway is taking "retirement from operation as a ride", Dreamland Margate says.

Foster carers who kept children in 'house of horrors' guilty of abuse

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:37
Douglas and Barbara Daniel subjected six children to a catalogue of abuse over a five-year period at their home in Glasgow's Parkhead.

Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:17
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.

NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 15:04
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 14:52
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:07
The reforms for England and Wales also include proposals to ban the sale of new leasehold flats.

UK can't ignore China, says Starmer ahead of Beijing trip

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 11:00
The prime minister insists the UK will not be forced to choose between China and the United States.

Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:46
Nearly 50 MPs have written to the chancellor calling for music venues to be exempted from a hike in business rates.

Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:43
Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.

Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC

BBC - Tue, 01/27/2026 - 08:38
The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.